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On writing and solitaire

January 3, 2012 by Amelia

It seems like everyone is talking about New Year’s resolutions, or goals, or determinations, or whatever it is you want to call them. Deadlines. I call mine deadlines. Yes, because if you don’t finish them you might end up dead. Ok, not really, but in my less sane moments (and I do have a lot of those) that’s how it feels!

Kedron asked me the other day if I had any resolutions. I gave him my classic one-eye-brow-raised look that says, you’re kidding right? And then I said out loud, “Besides writing a book?”

Yes, the big fat deadline of May 1 that’s hanging over my head. All else seems to pale behind that deadline. Envelopes keep coming in the mail that continually remind me of this big responsibility and privilege. And suddenly, I wonder what in the world I was ever thinking when I thought it was a good idea to write a book some day. I’m more thankful than ever that the details of this project are such that I can’t doubt God’s hand in it, because I’m certainly doubting everything about myself!

Well, except for my solitaire skills. I don’t doubt those anymore. I’ve gotten quite good at it actually. I can even beat it with a three card draw. And then there’s another fun game in my solitaire app called Lady of the Manor. I can beat that one quite handily too.

Umm….what was I talking about again? Oh, yeah, writing. And that pretty much sums it up. If anyone ever wants to send me an email or a facebook message, please do. It only needs to say three words, “Get back to writing!” Oh, I guess that’s four words. Even better word count. (Those little words add up!) I’ll be sure to see your friendly reminder. Any time of day. Or night.

Now what was I supposed to be doing? Oh yeah. Writing. 🙂

Filed Under: Random, Story Girl, writing

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  1. Susie Finkbeiner says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    NO MORE GAMES!!! They’ll kill your writing. Go, Amelia, Go!!!!

  2. Cindy Bultema says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    How about, “You can do it!” or “I believe in you, Amelia & I believe in Christ in you!”
    You are loved!
    CIndy 🙂

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